What are the best kind of rod and reels for bass fishing?

Question

I've recently became kind of addicted to fishing. And I need all new gear because I realized I need to quit going so cheapy on my gear after I broke two reels this weekend fishing. So any suggestions would be appreciated. I have a budget of about $150 for 2 rods. Give or take. Any info would be appreciated.

Answer 1

So, $75-$100 for a bass outfit?

At this price range, I would suggest :

Spinning Reels

1. Shimano Sahara ($59.99)

2. Pflueger President ($59.99)

3. Daiwa Exceler ($59.99)

4. Mitchell 300Xe ($39.99)

5. Bass Pro Shops "Extreme" ($49.99)

Rods

1. Berkley 7' onepiece Lightening Rod ($34.99)

2. Ugly Stik Lite 6' onepiece ($39.99)



If I wanted to stay within this "price point" and still get a durable, decent, combo I would buy:

1st combo : Shimano Sahara/ Pflueger President & 7' onepiece M-action Lightening Rod.

2nd combo: BPS "Extreme"/ Daiwa Exceler & Ugly Stik Lite 6' onepiece MH action


(Don't confuse regular Ugly Stiks with Ugly Stik Lite series. There is a world of difference!)

Go to www.basspro.com or Cabelas.com to further investigate.(These 2 companys have excellent return policies.)

Answer 2

I really like the Diawa Regal XL2500 Spinning Reel. They run between $50 - $75 each. If you can find these for about $50, then you could buy a pair and put one on a 7' Shakespere Ugly Stik Heavy Action Flipping rod and another on any standard 6' Medium-Medium/Heavy action rod.

The Ugly Stik rods provide a lot of power and I have never had one break, even when using an ultralight to horse in a striper. The Diawa reels have a very long life span, great drag control, long casts, and a smooth retrieve. They are also, like most spinning reels, configurable to both a right and a left handed retrieve.

Hope this helps, good fishin.

Answer 3

Your setups are great. Dont change em. When fishing slop you can use a stick with line since you see all the hits. I would personally not buy a revo because well my nikes are made in the same sweat shop as your revo. I would look for other brands. St.croix is made in America so buy that. Another option is lews. They make there products in korea though....still better then china. Penn is another good brand.

Answer 4

I use the cheap shakespear rods, and my good old trusty mitchell open face reel.